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YG58 EPY

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,144 mi
Last recorded125,144 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 EPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 125,144 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 117,852 miles

Both rear tyre tread patterns slightly distorted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pinholed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,200 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,737 miles

Centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 104,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 92,787 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inside edge close to showing canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 92,787 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing second side light bulb out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inside edge close to showing canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres not showing tread over required treaded area worn on inside and outside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 80,273 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 80,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 70,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 62,617 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 61,477 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bushes split (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bush split (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,785 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 55,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Sep 2013 43,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Aug 2011 29,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust heat shield loose

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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YG58 EPY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 94,852 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG58 EPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YG58 EPY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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